Paper vial



Jari. 26, 1932. J w', HU 1,842,404

PAPER VIAL Filed Nov. 11. 1929 14 I INVENTOR.

A TTORNEY.

Patented Jan. 26, 1932 .TOHNW. Hum, or snlsror. TOWNSHIP, KENDALL couu'rr, rumors PAPER VIAL Application filed November 11, 1929. ierial li'o; 408,208. g

The invention relates to improvements in paper vials and has for its'primary object the provision of an improved construction of this character which is of simple construc- 6 tion and highl efilcient in use.

' Another ob ect of the invention is the provision of a vial especially adapted for containing pills, tablets, capsules and other medicinal preparations or products, which 1 will adequately hold and protect such products and at the same time be racticallyindestructible or unbreakable un er ordinary conditions of use. 1

Another object of the invention is the provision of a paper vial of the characterindicated which is practically moisture-proof.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a paper vial of the character indicated which will not readily become soiled.

s Another object of the invention is theuprovision of a paper vial having an improv removable metallic cap reinforcing'and adequately sealing, the same.

Other objects will appear hereinafter.

- $5 4 The invention consists in the combinations and arrangements of parts hereinafter de:

. scribed and claimed. v

The invention will be best understood by reference to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification and in which,

Fig. 1 is'a perspective view of a'paper vial embodying the invention; and

Fig. 2 an enlarged sectional View thereof in which the thickness of materials has been exaggerated for the sake of clearness.

The embodiment of the invention illustrated in the drawings comprises a cylindrical paper body 10 made from a paper tube havin its interior main portion 11 spirally woun of two plies of box board material. The tube thus formed is lined on its inner side by a lining 12 of moisture-proof parchment paper and is covered on its outer side by a glazed colored paper covering 13.

A metal bottom 14 is inserted in one end of the paper tube thus formed and securely secured in place by crimping. The other end of the tube is closed by a removable metal cap 15 having sides 16 fitting loosely over the open is that gummed labels will readily stick 'to end of the tube 10. The sides 16 of the said cap are provided with an inwardly extending annular sealing and engaging bead 17 adapted and arranged to fit snugly against the outer surface of the tube-10, thereby frictionally holding the cap in place and also sealing the juncture. As will be noted, the bottomof the bead 17 is flattened, thereby affording a relatively wide band of contact with the tube 10, thus augmenting the frictional' engagement and sealing effect-thereof. The cap 15 is further reinforced by a bead 18 located at the juncture between the sides and top and which is preferably knurled as shown to facilitate removal thereof.

By this arrangement a paper vial is provided which is pratically air and moistureproof and also practically unbreakable in ordinary use. The vial is provided with a sanitary and moisture-prdof lining which adapts it to the reception and proper containmg of a wide variety of contents. Another advantage of applicants arrangement the periphery thereof. By providmg an exterior colored coverin means are afforded for readily distinguis ing between various kinds of contents and at the same time a colorful and pleasing appearance is presented. The milled or knurled head on the cover cap adequately reinforces the same and also facilitates removal. The metallic bottom adequately reinforces the paper sidewalls and at the same time permits of standing the vial in damp places without injury to the contents. 4 4

The specific form and arrangement of parts disclosed is a simple and effective one for the purpose.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred form of construction for carrying my invention into effect, this is capable of variation and modification without departing from the spirit ofthe invention. I therefore do not wish to be limited to the precise details set forth, but desire to avail myself of such variations and modifications as fall within the scope of the appended claim.

what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

A vial comprising a cylindrical paper body consisting of a spirally wound paper tube 5 having a smooth glazed outer surface and a moisture-proof lining of parchment paper; a metallic bottom for said body; and a metallic cap for said body fitting over, the end thereof and having an inwardly extending 19 bead provided with a flattened bottom friciioially engaging the outer surface of said In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 18th day of October, 1929.

1 JOHN w; HUNT. 

